CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association, CompTIA, is the leading technology association in the international technology community with over 20,000 members in 102 countries. Membership consists of manufactures, distributors, resellers, solution providers, ISPs, ASPs, software developers, e-commerce and telecom companies.

Devoted to promoting industry and member growth, CompTIA:

Develops programs directed towards members of the IT industry such as convergence technology, e-commerce, IT training, software services, certification and workforce development.

Represents the industry on many public policy issues that protect and advance the interests of the technology community.

Supports the IT industry and its members through learning and education, giving companies the tools they need to build and advance their business. It works with experts and industry leaders from both the public and private sectors to develop broad based, foundational exams and certifications to verify an individual’s IT skills and proficiency.

GTF is working to form alliances with VARStreet Inc. and ASCII Group however no deal is yet finalized

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is the preeminent worldwide professional association of supply chain management professionals. Their goal is to lead the evolving supply chain management profession by developing, advancing, and disseminating supply chain knowledge and research. Goals include:

National Systems Contractors Association NSCA

NSCA is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry, The National Systems Contractors Association is a powerful advocate of all who work with the low-voltage industry, including systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals.